Illinois man wanted for police pursuit that ended in St. Louis

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ST. LOUIS – An arrest warrant has been issued for a Shiloh, Illinois, man for a high-speed chase that began on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River and ended in north St. Louis.

According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s probable cause statement, the chase happened on March 24 and began in Granite City, Illinois.

Police said Michael Avery, 34, crossed the McKinley Bridge into St. Louis City and drove north.

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Avery spun his vehicle around at North Broadway and Calvary Avenue to face pursuing officers. Police said he rammed through police vehicles and escaped.

Avery’s vehicle was later found abandoned, with his fingerprints and ID inside. Police said Avery had run from the scene, but officers were able to identify him in a photo lineup.

The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office charged Avery with first-degree assault, armed criminal action, and leaving the scene of an accident. The warrant stipulates Avery be held without bond.

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